9.12.08

My Hero, The Rat

A close friend announced at a board meeting recently that her son has an adopted rat. And not just any rat. A mine-detecting rat!

We were incredulous until she sent the link to the website. Apparently, the rats detect TB as well as land mines. Ever since Princess Diana got involved with efforts to ban land mines, my awareness has been piqued.

Here’s one small way to help ensure that land mines are found and removed safely before they kill or maim any more men, women, and children. They are indiscriminate in their killing and maiming.